It began with a quiet December evening — but ended with shockwaves across college football. Hours after Sherrone Moore was dismissed from his post as head coach at Michigan Wolverines, local police in Saline, Michigan took him into custody. He was then handed over to the authorities in nearby Pittsfield Township, reportedly under investigation for potential criminal charges.
The university’s decision came after an internal investigation concluded there was “credible evidence” Moore had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member — a violation of institutional policy that left no room for discretion.
That blow came as a stunning turn for a coach who only two seasons ago was ascending in Michigan’s storied program. Moore, 39, had roots at the school dating back to 2018, when he joined as tight ends coach, working his way up to offensive coordinator before being named head coach in 2024.
Under his leadership, the Wolverines finished the 2025 regular season with a respectable 9–3 record. But the victory-laden headlines were quickly overshadowed by scandal and investigations that tainted the close of another promising chapter.
On Wednesday night, athletic director Warde Manuel released a statement formally terminating Moore “with cause,” citing the findings of the probe. The statement underscored the university’s zero-tolerance stance toward such conduct. In the immediate aftermath, assistant coach Biff Poggi was named interim head coach — a sudden shift that left players, staff, and fans reeling.
By late evening, Moore had been located by Saline police, detained, and transferred to Pittsfield Township for further investigation into unspecified potential charges. As of now, authorities have not released details on what those charges might be.
For now, the bright lights of Ann Arbor have dimmed for Moore. What began as a promising tenure has come crashing down — not on the field, but behind closed doors. As the investigation unfolds and the Wolverines reorganize, the shadow of tonight’s events will loom large over Michigan football’s uncertain winter.
